Jovenel Moïse Assassination: Joseph Joël John Reveals Chilling Disposal Plot in Miami Trial
New and disturbing details have emerged in the federal trial regarding the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Former Haitian senator Joseph Joël John testified regarding a macabre proposal allegedly made by key suspect Joseph Félix Badio to disappear the president’s remains.
Key Highlights of the Testimony:
The Suspect: Joseph Félix Badio is accused of suggesting the dismemberment of the president’s body.
The Plan: The proposal involved placing remains in a steel drum to be dumped at sea.
The Setting: Testimony was delivered in a Miami federal court as part of the ongoing U.S. investigation into the 2021 magnicide.
The Macabre Proposal of Joseph Félix Badio
During the proceedings, Joseph Joël John (also known as John Joël Joseph) detailed the moments following the attack at the president’s private residence in Pèlerin 5. According to the witness, the conspirators were not only focused on the execution but also on the total erasure of the crime.
The testimony alleges that Joseph Félix Badio proposed dismembering the body of Jovenel Moïse. The objective was to facilitate transport by placing the remains into a barrel (drum) before disposing of them in the ocean. While this specific plan was not carried out, the testimony highlights the “extreme coldness” and premeditation of the plotters.
International Legal Proceedings in Miami
The U.S. Department of Justice has taken a leading role in prosecuting the case due to the plot being partially orchestrated on U.S. soil. Several defendants including former Colombian mercenaries and dual Haitian-American citizens face life imprisonment for their roles in the conspiracy to commit murder.
Legal experts suggest that the testimony of Joseph Joël John is pivotal. It provides the jury with a direct look into the hierarchy of the group and the influential role Badio allegedly played in the decision-making process.
Impact on the Haiti Crisis
As Haiti continues to grapple with political instability and gang violence, the Miami trial remains the most significant source of accountability for the 2021 assassination. For many Haitians, these revelations are a painful reminder of the brutality that has come to define the country’s recent political history.
Rédactrice Claire
